Speculation Mounts Over Xabi Alonso’s Potential Summer Return to Liverpool

As Alonso contemplates his next move in his career, he finds himself caught in a power strugglе between managers. With Jurgen Klopp set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, Alonso has emerged as a frontrunner to take over as the manager at Anfield.

Due to his successful stint at Bayer Leverkusen, Alonso has garnered interest from top European clubs. Both Liverpool and Bayern Munich are considering Thomas Tuchel, who guided Leverkusen to the top spot in the Bundesliga. Both clubs are in search of a new manager as Tuchel’s contract expires in June. Reiner Calmund, a former Leverkusen manager, advises Alonso to resist the allure of returning to Liverpool and instead focus on further developing his skills at Bayer Leverkusen until Carlo Ancelotti departs from Real Madrid.

Calmund stated in an interview with Sport1 that Alonso would decline an offer from Liverpool if it were to come. This decision is seen as a wise choice by many. Alonso has already won three consecutive titles with Bayern Munich and has previously tasted success with Liverpool and Milan. There is no doubt that these clubs offer appealing opportunities. The same can be said for Real Madrid, although it remаins to be seen whether Ancelotti will leave sooner. As Alonso’s agent, Calmund does not constantly push him towards replacing Klopp at Liverpool. Instead, Calmund believes Alonso should continue at Leverkusen for another year or two, possibly positioning himself to take over at Real Madrid when the time is right.

Calmund expressed confidence that Alonso will be coaching Leverkusen in the upcoming season, despite the rumors swirling around. He emphasized that not everything written in the media is true and urged caution against being swept up in speculation. Calmund highlighted Alonso’s previous Champions League triumph with Real Madrid during his playing career. Currently, there is no imminent dаnger regarding Ancelotti’s position at Real Madrid as his contract has been renewed.

While the temptation to return to a former club like Liverpool is strong, experienced players are advising Alonso to take a balanced approach and consider his long-term career path rather than succumbing to immediate temptations. Alonso finds himself at a crossroads as the managerial merry-go-round continues to swirl. However, for now, he remаins committed to Leverkusen, a team that has achieved an impressive 35 consecutive wins and is currently leading the Bundesliga title race. His next game is against Wolfsburg on Sunday night.

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